Eisenhower Public Library

Coronavirus? What Are We Doing?

With Governor Pritzker's announcement of a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus, we will remain closed until further notice.

Questions or concerns? Email us at reference@eisenhowerpld.org
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Virtual Book Discussion: Spill Simmer Falter Wither

Tuesday, April 07,
2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion, Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume is going online.

Join us for an live video chat at https://zoom.us/j/380262146 or by calling 312-626-6799.
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Virtual Bus Trip: Behind the Scenes of the Field Museum

Wednesday, April 08, 2020.

We can’t take bus trips right now but we can explore virtually! Join us each Wednesday in April as we visit Chicago and beyond.

Today check out the Field Museum's Brain Scoop and find your front row seat to stories of collections, research, and people at the Field Museum.
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Stay-at-Home Movie Party: The House on Haunted Hill

Thursday, April 09,
7:00 PM.

The library may be closed but that doesn't mean we can't keep the movie screenings going. Join us on our Facebook page at 7:00 PM for an online screening of the Vincent Price classic The House on Haunted Hill.
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Coronavirus? What Are We Doing?

03/30 Info on finding essential worker child care added in the Coping section
03/25 Links to donate to the Seniors Assistance Center in What Can You Do? and info on blocked library accounts in the Library Services section
03/23 Added a contact form and volunteer information in What Can You Do?
03/22 Link to our local Facebook Group added in the Coping section
03/21 Free WiFi and other resources added to the Coping section
3/20 Added closed dates, event cancellations, and a What Does Stay-at-Home-Mean? section
03/19 Coping links and a coronavirus explainer video added

With Governor J.B. Pritzker’s announcement of a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at stopping the spread of coronavirus, we will remain closed until further notice.

Our Board of Trustees has also voted to cancel or postpone all non-essential library events through the end of May.

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Online Library Card Registration

We are super excited to announce a new way of getting an Eisenhower Library card, something that is sorely needed in this time of the Coronavirus stay-at-home order: instant online library card registration.

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New Media on Demand & Libby Features

Has your audio or eBook ever arrived when you weren’t quite ready for it? Have you ever been overwhelmed by too many holds coming in at once?

Starting in March 2020, the Media on Demand website, Overdrive, and Libby apps were updated with a new feature giving you more control over your holds.

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Online Library Card Registration

We are super excited to announce a new way of getting an Eisenhower Library card, something we've been hoping for and something that is sorely needed in this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home order: instant online library card applications...
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How Can We Help You?

If you have questions you can get in touch with us at reference@eisenhowerpld.org, with our live online chat, or by calling 224-585-8029.
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Extended Access to Digital Materials During Closure

To keep you from going stir crazy without being able to borrow a book or a movie, we’re offering extended access to some of our digital and online materials while the library remains closed. With websites and apps like Hoopla Digital, TumbleBooks, Libby, and Flipster, you can stream or download eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, music, magazines, and more right to your computer, tablet, or smart phone.
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New Middle Grade Books: 04/02/2020

Wink by Rob Harrell
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Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros
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The Great Upending by Beth Kephart
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New Movies & TV: 04/01/2020

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
DVD | Blu-ray

The Current War
DVD | Blu-ray

Mr. Robot: Season Four
DVD

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Six Young Adult Books Coming in April 2020

On the Horizon by Lois Lowry and Kenard Pak
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Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder
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Kent State by Deborah Wiles
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Virtual Book Discussion: Spill Simmer Falter Wither

Tuesday, April 07,
2:00 - 3:30 PM.

This month's Adult Book Discussion, Spill Simmer Falter Wither by Sara Baume is going online.

Join us for an live video chat at https://zoom.us/j/380262146 or by calling 312-626-6799.
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Big Library Read: Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic

March 23 through April 13.

We’re excited to join libraries and readers across the country in the Big Library Read, a reading program that connects readers around the world with the same ebook or audiobook at the same time without any wait lists or holds.
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